In the first show of the new season, Henry and Buzz talk about fuchsias and the dreaded Brazilian fuchsia mite. Yes, it's sad but true, there is still no cure except good housekeeping.

Hanging planters can be made less thirsty by adding a fiber liner to the inside of the pot. Fiber liners are available at nurseries and garden supply stores. Always check Navelet's first!

Steve Lorton from Sunset Magazine makes a twine holder from an old coffee can. It keeps his twine dry and untangled.

Kimmie Haworth gives tips on weeding in the rain, as opposed to singing in the rain. Weeds pull best when the soil is damp - roots slip out of the soil just like butter.

Henry shows off his new weeding tools, Clints Dandy Digger can be found at www.clintsdandydigger.com and the weed hound www.geocities.com/rainforest/canopy/3588/weedhound. The circle hoe, one of Henry's favorite tools, can be found at www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/products.asp?PG=.

In the last segment, Rick Lafrentz shows us how to repot your dormant roses. Rick says to be careful when you pull the plant from the container so that you don't damage the roots. He uses new potting soil and raises the level to within an inch or two of the top of the pot. His roses will be on display May 17 and 18 at the beautiful headquarters of Sunset Magazine in Menlo Park. Visit their web site at www.sunset.com for details.

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